Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Yellow green
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Requires watering in the growing season
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Allergy
Skin irritation
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARUM italicum
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Italian Arum, Lords-and-Ladies
Elephant Ear, Taro
In German
Italienisch Arum
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Arum italienne
Colocasia
In Spanish
Arum italiana
Colocasia
In Greek
Ιταλικά Arum
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Arum italiano
Colocasia
In Polish
włoski Arum
Kolokazja
In Latin
Italian Arum
Colocasia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Italian Arum and Taro
Wondering what are the properties of Italian Arum and Taro? We provide you with everything About Italian Arum and Taro. Italian Arum doesn't have thorns and Taro doesn't have thorns. Also Italian Arum does not have fragrant flowers. Italian Arum has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Taro has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Italian Arum and Taro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Italian Arum and Taro
Season and care of Italian Arum and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Italian Arum and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Italian Arum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Taro season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Italian Arum is Loam and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Italian Arum is Acidic, Neutral and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Italian Arum and Taro Physical Information
Italian Arum and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Italian Arum height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Italian Arum and Taro are as follows:
Italian Arum flower color: White, Light Yellow and Yellow green
Italian Arum leaf color: White and Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Italian Arum and Taro
Care of Italian Arum and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Italian Arum pruning is done No pruning needed and Taro pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Italian Arum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.